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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Carl Anthony Puntigan, Jr.

Carl Anthony Puntigan, Jr.

Nov 25, 2014

Baltimore, MD- Carl Puntigan, 43, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Born April 9, 1971 in Baltimore, MD, Carl was the son of Carl Anthony and Verna Lynn Boyer Puntigan, Sr. He was a graduate of Marley-Glen School, class of 1992. Carl enjoyed rare and vintage cars, collected hats and family pictures, and he loved country music, wrestling, horses, and team...

Harrold Dean Cook

Harrold Dean Cook

Nov 21, 2014

Harrold Dean Cook Spartanburg- Dean Cook, 76, husband of the late Betty Seay Cook (mother of his three sons) and the late Jane Ridgeway Cook, died Friday, November 21, 2014. Dean was born in Pacolet, a son of the late Dewey and Minnie Bryant Cook. He was a member of the Centre Masonic Lodge #37 and Chiquola Baptist Church in...

James Garland "Jim" Crouch, Jr.

James Garland "Jim" Crouch, Jr.

Nov 18, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- James G. Crouch, 82, husband of the late Rose Armstrong Crouch, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Born November 9, 1932 in Leaksville, NC, Jim was a son of the late James G. Crouch, Sr., and Mildred Stone Crouch. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and honorably served his country in the...

Martha Elizabeth "Mama Mott" Farr

Martha Elizabeth "Mama Mott" Farr

Nov 15, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Martha Farr, 89, wife of the late Raleigh M. Farr, died Saturday, November 15, 2014. Born August 2, 1925 in Enoree, SC, Martha was a daughter of the late Hugh W. and Sophia Golden Murphy. She loved to read and cook, and was an avid gardener. Martha was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church for many years. She...

Elaine Charles Bridwell

Elaine Charles Bridwell

Nov 5, 2014

Moore, SC- Elaine Charles Bridwell, 64, wife of the late Jerry Wayne Bridwell, died Wednesday, November 05, 2014. Born June 29, 1950 in Glenn Springs, SC, Elaine was a daughter of the late Lewis A. and Iris Eubanks Charles. She was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1968 and retired from Springs Industries in Lyman, SC after 20...

John Robert Roddy

John Robert Roddy

Nov 5, 2014

Cross Hill, SC- John Robert Roddy, 83, husband of Nell Jolley Roddy, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born August 1, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, John was the son of the late Lynn A. and Eva McIntyre Roddy. He honorably served his country in the US Army and graduated from Wofford College, majoring in accounting....

Joe H. Turner

Joe H. Turner

Nov 2, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Joe Hal Turner, 86, passed away on Sunday November 2, 2014 at his residence after an extended illness. Joe was born on September 21, 1928 to Otis Maybin and Willie Lee Turner. His early childhood was spent enjoying his family home place which was the land parcel that is now Croft State Park. Joe was a graduate of...

Frank Junior Bolin

Frank Junior Bolin

Oct 29, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Frankie Bolin, 61, husband of Betty Powell Bolin, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Born February 23, 1953 in York, SC, Frankie was the son of the late Ben and Edna Morrison Bolin. He was a Shriner, Mason, and member of the Loan Oak Lodge #372. Frankie was also a member of the Hillbilly Club and several car...

Gareth "Del" Scott

Gareth "Del" Scott

Oct 28, 2014

Gareth “Del” Scott, Jr. Moore – Gareth Delwyn Scott, Jr., 51, husband of Jennifer L. Tubb-Scott, died October 28, 2014. Del was born on August 7, 1963 to Reverend Dr. Gareth Delwyn Scott, Sr. and Fredna Jones Scott. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1982, a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College and USC Spartanburg. Del honorably...

Mary Gwinn Skinner

Mary Gwinn Skinner

Oct 28, 2014

Roebuck, SC- Mary G. Skinner, 81, wife of the late Reverend E. Wilkes Skinner, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at her home. Born July 7, 1933 in Pauline, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Junius West and Irene O’Shields Gwinn. Mary and her husband, Wilkes, pastored six churches in the upstate area for 45 years. She loved music...

Harrison Shackleford Chapman

Harrison Shackleford Chapman

Oct 28, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Harrison S. Chapman, age 84, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Born August 3, 1930 in Martinsville, Virginia, Harrison was a daughter of the late John Armstrong Shackelford, M.D. and Margaret Spencer Shackelford. She moved to Spartanburg in 1950 after her marriage to the late Robert Hett Chapman, Jr. Harrison graduated from Holton Arms School in Washington, D.C.,...

Charles Allen Lee

Charles Allen Lee

Oct 26, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Charles A. Lee, of the Golightly community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Born April 11, 1932 in Spartanburg, Charles was a son of the late Walter A. and Louis Brown Lee. He retired after many years of service from Spartanburg Steel. Charles was a member of Golightly United Methodist Church. Charles is...

Martha Cloud Chapman

Martha Cloud Chapman

Oct 22, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Martha C. Chapman, 92, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born September 28, 1922 in Lilesville, NC, Martha was a daughter of the late Fayette Jeffries and Mary Dryer Cloud. She was married in 1945 to James Alfred Chapman, Jr., who predeceased her in 1983. Martha is survived by three daughters, Mary Chapman Webster...

Jennings Lee Hill, Sr.

Jennings Lee Hill, Sr.

Oct 21, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Jennings Lee Hill, Sr., 85, husband of the late Ann McFall Hill, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Born April 23, 1929, Jennings was a son of the late Rueben and Irene Tabor Hill. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and was a retired truck driver from Yellow Freight. Jennings was a...

Scott Samuel Keever

Scott Samuel Keever

Oct 20, 2014

Moore, SC- Scott Keever, 54, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 1, 1959, Scott was a son of George D. Keever and the late Billie Samuels Keever. He was a graduate of Berea High School, earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Furman University, and a Master’s degree in...

Glenn Patrick "J.D" Roberts

Glenn Patrick "J.D" Roberts

Oct 17, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Glenn P. Roberts, 72, husband of Rebecca “Becky” Morgan Roberts, died Friday, October 17, 2014. J.D was a native of Black Mountain, NC. He was a race car enthusiast and began his racing career working for Cale Yarborough, Dick Brooks, and several other NASCAR owners. J.D retired from Hoechst Celanese after 23 years of service. He was a...

Frances Renner Roberts

Frances Renner Roberts

Oct 17, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Frances Roberts, 82, wife of the late James Edward Roberts, went home to be with her Lord on Friday evening, October 17, 2014, surrounded by her family. Born April 21, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, Frances was a daughter of the late C.L. and Pansey Renner and step daughter of the late Edna Renner. She was a graduate of...

Charles Wesley Holcombe

Charles Wesley Holcombe

Oct 14, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Charles Wesley Holcombe, 79, husband of Betty Pierce Holcombe, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Spartanburg County, Charles was a son of the late Robert Ernest and Viola White Holcombe. He was a graduate of Pauline High School, class of 1953. Charles retired from Ingles Markets as Produce Merchandiser, in...

John Turner Hughes

John Turner Hughes

Oct 13, 2014

Roebuck, SC- John T. Hughes, 91, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014. Born April 23, 1923 in Roebuck, SC, John was a son of the late Elbert Washington and Lillie Boyter Hughes. He was a member of Roebuck Presbyterian Church. John is survived by his sons, Larry, John, and Danny Hughes; and a brother, Andrew Hughes. Graveside services will...

John Russell Laster

John Russell Laster

Oct 9, 2014

Pauline, SC- John R. Laster, 78, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 2, 1936, John was a son of the late James Hiram and Octavia Price Laster. He was retired from MEMC and was Past Master of Calhoun 81 AFM Lodge in Pauline, SC. John flew homing pigeons with SCO Pigeon...

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